In this fast-paced, high-pressured world, life is ALWAYS happening around us. So many things are beyond our control – the people, the institutions, the natural events of the world… But here’s what we can control – our own words and actions. We can listen to our heart, acknowledge our desires and disappointments, and then surrender to this wondrous, empowering constant of the universe – what you do is all up to you :) Success isn’t just what happens TO or AROUND you. It’s what

So many times in life, we have to make a choice. This or that? Here or there? Deal or No Deal? But sometimes we DON’T have to choose. Sometimes we get to say “AND” rather than “OR.” Sometimes we can have it all. And it’s important to remember this from time to time if we’re going to fulfill our amazing potential. If you tell yourself you must choose between your partner and taking time for yourself, then you lose either way. Forget about that. Embrace this as your truth: “I c

Coach Heather Binns's here... My goal for the month of July was to help free the world of cancer by raising funds and completing 50 Kettlebell swings a day in the challenge hosted by the American Cancer Society! On the last day of the month, after my last 50 swings, I couldn’t help but finish the song with dancing…a great way to end the challenge (: The Kettlebell swing is one of my favorite exercises, and even though I am still recovering from my ankle injury, it’s an exerci

Whenever we’ve tried to make a positive change in our life, we’ve been surprised at how often people told us, “Change is hard.” It was like they were warning me that we shouldn’t try too hard and get disappointed. We even found ourselves saying it a time or two. “Just stay where you are… it’s probably okay…” But you know what? It doesn’t have to be like that. Actually, change can be fun! All it takes is finding ways to keep yourself motivated and making some strategic deci

There’s a fun new fitness event in LA! Think you can run a mile, 3 miles, or 5 miles? Can you do the same if you have to burpee along the way? Find out at our first annual Burpee Biathlon in Los Angeles, California! What makes the Burpee Biathlon an amazing event is that it gives you the opportunity to challenge yourself in a new and different way! Have fun treating your body to exciting exercise Work both your cardiorespiratory and muscular systems Strengthen your bones Acco